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Hydrocarbons, C13-C18, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes, cyclics

  • Aliphatic solvents
  • IUPAC: Hydrocarbons, C13-C18

Hydrocarbons, C13-C18, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes, cyclics appears in 1 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is classified as a VOC.

C13-C18 petroleum-distillate/isoalkane fraction. H304 (aspiration hazard) classification at ingredient level for some sub-fractions. Low volatility; no significant acute inhalation hazard at working application concentrations. Mixture-level aspiration classification depends on final formula viscosity and overall petroleum carrier content.

Hydrocarbons in the C13-C18 range are a mid-to-heavy petroleum-distillate isoalkane fraction used as carrier or diluent in polish, wax, and protective coating products. The range overlaps with isoparaffinic solvents and heavier stoddard solvent fractions. At low aromatic content (<2%), this fraction has low odor and low reactivity. Vapor pressure is low given the chain length, making inhalation exposure minimal in typical outdoor or well-ventilated use.

Health & environment profile

VOC
yes
Prop 65 listed
no
Asthmagen
no
EPA Safer Choice
no
Aquatic toxicity
no
Biodegradable
no
Bioaccumulative
no
Persistent
no
Ozone depleting
no
Microplastic
no
PFAS
no
Env. score
5/5
Purpose: Petroleum-based solvent carrier fraction; mid-range paraffinic/isoparaffinic hydrocarbons used as carrier or diluent in polish and protective coating formulas

Common questions about Hydrocarbons, C13-C18, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes, cyclics

What is Hydrocarbons, C13-C18, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes, cyclics used for in car care?
Petroleum-based solvent carrier fraction; mid-range paraffinic/isoparaffinic hydrocarbons used as carrier or diluent in polish and protective coating formulas
Is Hydrocarbons, C13-C18, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes, cyclics a VOC?
Yes. Hydrocarbons, C13-C18, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes, cyclics is classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is Hydrocarbons, C13-C18, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes, cyclics on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. Hydrocarbons, C13-C18, n-alkanes, iso-alkanes, cyclics is not on California's Proposition 65 list.

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.